Resident Engineer - Ogden

State of Utah; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Resident Engineer (Engineering Manager I) to lead in contract administration from the Ogden Construction Office. The role focuses on overseeing construction, inspections, materials testing, and project documentation to ensure contractor payment and high-quality roadway work.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating changes, and representing UDOT on projects, including

Qualifications

• Professional engineer (PE) license in Utah.
• At least two years of engineering experience after licensure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in administering heavy civil construction projects.
• Ability to mentor and train others.
• Strong understanding of the UDOT partnering process.

Responsibilities

• Lead a construction oversight crew during construction phases of UDOT projects.
• Ensure inspections are complete.
• Ensure materials are tested.
• Ensure contractor payment is complete.
• Interpret plans and specifications.
• Negotiate contract changes.
• Ensure quality of road construction.
• Serve as UDOT's representative on assigned projects.
• Liaise between UDOT and the contractor.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure quality and performance of roadway facilities.
• Supervise inspection office and laboratory staff, including assigning work and evaluations.
• Coach, mentor and develop employees.
• Be available to address project problems during active periods including nights/weekends.

Skills

PE license in Utah

Engineering experience after licensure

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Public liaison

Mentoring and training

Job description

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a Resident Engineer (Engineering Manager I) to help Keep Utah Moving by leading in contract administration in Region One's, Ogden Construction Office.

Position Information

• Salary Range: $46.67 - $74.06
• FT/PT Status: Full-Time
• Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check
• Schedule Code: AX - Career Service Exempt (at-will)
• Location: Ogden Construction, 166 W Southwell St, Ogden, UT 84404
• Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a construction oversight crew during the construction phases of UDOT projects ensuring that
• inspections get complete
• materials are tested
• projects are documented as required
• contractor payment is complete
• Performing inspections.
• Interpreting plans and specifications.
• Negotiating contract changes.
• Ensuring quality of road construction.
• Serving as UDOT's representative on assigned projects.
• Serving as the liaison between UDOT and the contractor.
• Communicating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the overall quality and performance of roadway facilities.
• Supervising an inspection office and laboratory staff, including assigning/directing work; conducting employee evaluations, staff training and development, taking appropriate disciplinary/corrective actions, making hiring/termination recommendations, etc.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing employees.
• Being available to deal with project problems during times when a project is active which includes night and weekend shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A professional engineer (PE) license in Utah.
• At least two years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent skills in identifying and solving complex problems.
• Experience in administering heavy civil construction projects, and reviewing plans and specifications for constructability.
• Excellent understanding of the UDOT partnering process and ability to work with the public.
• Have the ability to mentor and train others.

Why You Should Join Our Team

A Mission That Matters – At the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation."

Our Culture and Values – We aren't just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these values resonate with you, you will find a home here!

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].